Developers Frustrated with Apple Arcade Over Declining Payouts and Lack of Transparency
• Developers criticize Apple Arcade for lack of transparency around payout metrics like the vague "qualifying session" standard.
• Payouts to developers have steadily declined since Apple Arcade launched in 2019.
• Apple has been cancelling planned projects without explanation, even when developers offer to rework games.
• Some developers are optimistic that competition from Netflix's gaming service will pressure Apple to improve Arcade.
• Netflix offers a generous upfront payment to developers instead of complex metrics and bonuses like Apple.